SUMMARY - Voter Eligibility Rules & Residency Requirements
Voter Eligibility Rules & Residency Requirements: Who Gets to Vote?
The right to vote is fundamental to democracy, yet not everyone can vote in every election. Eligibility rules determine who participates in democratic decisions—rules about citizenship, age, residency, and various disqualifications shape the electorate. These rules reflect choices about who belongs to the political community and whose voice should count.